Chester Academy

www.chesteracademy.org

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Chester Academy, located at 22 Murphy Dr. in Chester, New Hampshire, serves as the primary public school for the local community, typically catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By fostering a close-knit learning environment, the academy aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the Chester community.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and physical education, Chester Academy emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and collaborative learning. With a focus on community involvement and parental partnership, the school strives to maintain a positive educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the town of Chester.

502

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	33
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
447 (89.0 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chester School District
Phone:	(603)887-3621
Website:	http://www.chesteracademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 53